How to Write the Great Debate Essay

See Inside ITGS wiki as well

Introduction – state your position based on the scenario and the stakeholders in the debate (100 -150 words)

Argument/theme 1 (150 words)
Counter arguments (100 words) with possible solutions to refute this counter argument

Argument/theme 2 (150 words)
Counter arguments (100 words) with possible solutions to refute this counter argument

Argument/theme 3 (150 words)
Counter arguments (100 words) with possible solutions to refute this counter argument

Conclusion

• Overall analysis (100 words)
• Weighing up (evaluation) with possible solutions (150-200 words)

FURTHER ADVICE

• You do not need to talk about Edtopia, but you do need to be aware of the stakeholders and issues
• Do not talk generally about Web 2.0 but provide examples of specific functions/explanations of specific Web 2.0 tools that would illustrate/explain/support an argument/theme and also support the position of specific stakeholders.
• In the words of Ms Brookes: ".......a better student would examine the role of one or two web 2.0 tools/functions in the workplace - looking at the positives and negatives for both the business and the worker - using evidence from the debate. Another example would be the position on freedom of speech - again I would expect more emphasis on the views of specific stakeholders such as 'government', 'inhabitants', exiles/non-residents - and specific examples of how a web 2.0 tool/function could be used."
• Make your evaluation stronger by relating back to the arguments and looking for relationships between the themes
• The introduction should state the position and the scope of the arguments - and the evaluation should rank the arguments and answer the question - which is a 'to what extent'?